sfregare

Definitions of sfregare
  1. verb
    move over something with pressure
    synonyms: fregare
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    inquietarsi, irritarsi, preoccuparsi, spazientirsi
    touch or rub constantly
    appannarsi
    make a smudge on; soil by smudging
    grattare, grattugiare, raspare
    scratch repeatedly
    asciugare, confricare, rasciugare, strofinare
    rub with a circular motion
    scopare, spazzare
    sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
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    dare, passare
    pass over, across, or through
  2. verb
    cause friction
    synonyms: fregare, graffiare, razzolare, sfilacciare, sfilacciarsi
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    toccare
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
  3. verb
    cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
    synonyms: graffiare, razzolare, ruspare, scalfire
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    incidere, intaccare
    make an incision into by carving or cutting
  4. verb
    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
    synonyms: fregare, graffiare, pizzicare, prudere, razzolare
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    aduggiare, dare fastidio, esasperare, impermalire, indispettire, infastidire, irritare, raspare, scocciare, sdegnare, stizzire
    excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
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